--- product_id: 122073483 title: "Film Noir Guide: 745 Films of the Classic Era, 1940-1959" price: "60371CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/122073483-film-noir-guide-745-films-of-the-classic-era-1940 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 5-star rating system for quality 745 classic film noirs cataloged Detailed plot synopses without spoilers Film Noir Guide: 745 Films of the Classic Era, 1940-1959 **Price:** 60371CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Unlock the shadows of cinema’s golden age—don’t miss the noir renaissance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Film Noir Guide: 745 Films of the Classic Era, 1940-1959 - **How much does it cost?** 60371CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/122073483-film-noir-guide-745-films-of-the-classic-era-1940) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Curated Star Ratings:** Quickly identify must-watch classics with expert 5-star evaluations. - • **Spoiler-Free Synopses:** Get the story without the ending—perfect for preserving suspense. - • **Memorable Noir Moments:** Relive iconic dialogue snippets that capture the essence of noir. - • **Trusted Reference for Fans:** Highly rated by 115+ reviewers, a must-have for cinephiles and collectors. - • **Ultimate Film Noir Compendium:** Explore 745 iconic films from 1940-1959, all in one definitive guide. ## Overview This comprehensive guide catalogs 745 film noir classics from 1940 to 1959, featuring detailed, spoiler-free synopses, star ratings, and memorable moments. Perfect for discerning film enthusiasts seeking to curate their viewing with expert insights and timeless cinematic gems. ## Description More than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959) are presented in this exhaustive reference book--such films as The Accused, Among the Living, The Asphalt Jungle, Baby Face Nelson, Bait, The Beat Generation, Crossfire, Dark Passage, I Walk Alone, The Las Vegas Story, The Naked City, Strangers on a Train, White Heat, and The Window. For each film, the following information is provided: the title, release date, main performers, screenwriter(s), director(s), type of noir, thematic content, a rating based on the five-star system, and a plot synopsis that does not reveal the ending. Review: Great guide for film noir fans - Great guide for choosing which old flicks to view, and just as importantly, which to avoid wasting time watching. Anyone familiar with some of these film noirs will differ with a few of the author's ratings. However, I haven't found a four or five star rated film yet that wasn't enjoyable, and most of the boring, simplistic noirs I've stumbled upon on my own show up herein as one or two star ratings. The higher rated movies are afforded slightly more lengthy, detailed reviews, which is appropriate. There are a few mistakes in content, but nothing laughable...nothing to inadvertently lead you off in a wayward direction. Each review is followed by "Memorable Noir Moments" and "Familiar Faces from Television." The former is highly entertaining...great snippets of dialogue with a brief description of context. The latter is of very limited interest to fans of film noir. For example, the fact that Cloris Leachman, who appeared in "Kiss Me Deadly," subsequently went on to appear on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," is not germane to the excellent movie nor her great performance in it. This tidbit is unlikely to send film noir aficionados scurrying to obtain copies of an old sitcom. Review: Great book well loved - The book was purchased for a great Film Noir lover. He loved the book so much.It was wonderful. thank you. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #341,723 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Film & Television #27 in Performing Arts Reference #134 in Movie Guides & Reviews | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 115 Reviews | ## Images ![Film Noir Guide: 745 Films of the Classic Era, 1940-1959 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61chAGWoW3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guide for film noir fans *by M***E on November 21, 2019* Great guide for choosing which old flicks to view, and just as importantly, which to avoid wasting time watching. Anyone familiar with some of these film noirs will differ with a few of the author's ratings. However, I haven't found a four or five star rated film yet that wasn't enjoyable, and most of the boring, simplistic noirs I've stumbled upon on my own show up herein as one or two star ratings. The higher rated movies are afforded slightly more lengthy, detailed reviews, which is appropriate. There are a few mistakes in content, but nothing laughable...nothing to inadvertently lead you off in a wayward direction. Each review is followed by "Memorable Noir Moments" and "Familiar Faces from Television." The former is highly entertaining...great snippets of dialogue with a brief description of context. The latter is of very limited interest to fans of film noir. For example, the fact that Cloris Leachman, who appeared in "Kiss Me Deadly," subsequently went on to appear on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," is not germane to the excellent movie nor her great performance in it. This tidbit is unlikely to send film noir aficionados scurrying to obtain copies of an old sitcom. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book well loved *by J***L on February 12, 2026* The book was purchased for a great Film Noir lover. He loved the book so much.It was wonderful. thank you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great Noir reference book, with some caveats (And, beware of Used editions) *by N***8 on June 13, 2017* First, a brief review of the book's contents: It really is an outstanding reference book for noir films. I've been trying to collect dvds of noir films -- usually via collections issued on DVD (since that's the least expensive method). All the films that I have manged to collect are referenced in this book. One thing of note: Sometimes a film has been issued under two titles, such as "Aces in the Hole" AKA "The Big Carnival". You won't always find listings for both titles in this book. So, that can be confusing should you not know that there is an alternative title that you can look up. [This book lists "The Big Carnival".] On the other hand, sometimes both titles are half- referenced [e.g. "The Great Mystic" says "see The Strange Mr. Gregory". BUT, "The Strange Mr. Gregory" does NOT make reference to the alternate title of "The Great Mystic".] This is a definite flaw for a reference book. But, not the end of the world. A second major flaw is the fact that while the directors are all listed, (and there is a good and very useful appendix that lists films by director), there is no reference to any cinematographers. As another reviewer has pointed out, this is a major factor when watching film noir. These cinematographers may be as important or more important than the director for these films. Noir is almost defined by its cinematography, so leaving this reference material out is almost inexcusable. Maybe a new edition is warranted. Leaving aside these two flaws, the book gives a quick summary (usually a paragraph) and some interesting background information about the film or its actors. Also, a rating is provided (1 star to 5 stars) which is good to see how your own rating matches up. [He gives "Double Indemnity" 4.5 stars; I give this film an easy 5 stars.] The year, major actors, screenplay writer, director are all cited. Noir type and Noir themes are also cited. This information is very useful when you wish to compare/contrast a film with others of the same Noir type or theme. And the casual reader can also use this info for simply finding a film that they may want to view. Now, I want to provide some photos of the "Used-Like New" book that I rec'd from an Amazon seller for $27 + $4 shipping (about $9 cheaper than buying New). As you can see in the photos, the book is falling apart and totally unacceptable. I have returned it, and seller initially refused to pay return shipping. However, seller did ultimately refund the entire transaction, including my return shipping cost. So, all is well again. I will now purchase again as NEW at $40 on Amazon. I do not understand why there are many sellers out there (not only on Amazon) who list this book (used) for greater than $40 -- up to $90 or more! (CRAZY!) It is a bit expensive ($40) but I think it is probably the best overall Noir reference book out there. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/122073483-film-noir-guide-745-films-of-the-classic-era-1940](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/122073483-film-noir-guide-745-films-of-the-classic-era-1940) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*